Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2019 9:58 PM, updated: 6/24/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9T X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1536x2048 pixels24% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+7.9"24% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+6400 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)88% More internal storage for applications and files
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)79% Lighter
324 PPI	vs	+403 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP13 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
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Model	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Other model names	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (Global version) M1903F10G, Xiaomi Redmi K20
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	11/12/2013	6/1/2019
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	7.9" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0	• Colors: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9T (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.34W/kg (head), 1.51W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered